Telstra reaches “key terms” in NBN negotiations

Telstra claims to have finalised a set of “key commercial terms” with NBN Co that it says will help frame a definitive agreement it is working to finalise by July 1. Chief executive David Thodey [pictured] said today that the “very important milestone… sets the framework so we can...

Turnbull attempts to change Telstra split bill

Last ditch effort to stall and thwart bill with more amendments. Opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull has made a last-ditch attempt to put the Coalition’s stamp on the Telstra split bill by pushing a fresh round of changes Read the rest of Turnbull attempts to change Telstra split...

Telstra split bill approved

Conroy brands no challenge “a fail”. The Government has achieved passage of the Telstra split bill with Senate amendments in the lower house after the Opposition decided not to dispute a final vote. The passing of the bill capped a Read the rest of Telstra split bill...

Xenophon reserves Telstra split bill judgement

Favours structural separation of Telstra. Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has ultimately reserved his position on the Telstra split bill, supporting the separation of Telstra but holding out on a ‘yes’ vote until the release of the NBN Co Read the rest of Xenophon reserves Telstra split...

Fielding, Xenophon back Telstra split bill

Vote anticipated today. The Telstra split bill appeared likely to clear the Senate after positive statements from key independents Nick Xenophon and Steve Fielding in the lead-up to today’s expected vote.The Senators issued separate statements late yesterday. Together Read the rest of Fielding,...